WO2000038335A1 - Multifunction fm receiver - Google Patents

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WO2000038335A1
WO2000038335A1 PCT/FR1999/003199 FR9903199W WO0038335A1 WO 2000038335 A1 WO2000038335 A1 WO 2000038335A1 FR 9903199 W FR9903199 W FR 9903199W WO 0038335 A1 WO0038335 A1 WO 0038335A1
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Yves Cacheleux
François Couture
Francis Delafosse
Jean Paul Ribes
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Yves Cacheleux
Couture Francois
Francis Delafosse
Jean Paul Ribes
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/26Devices for calling a subscriber
    • H04M1/27Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously
    • H04M1/274Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc
    • H04M1/2745Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc using static electronic memories, e.g. chips
    • H04M1/275Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc using static electronic memories, e.g. chips implemented by means of portable electronic directories
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04BTRANSMISSION
    • H04B1/00Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
    • H04B1/06Receivers
    • H04B1/08Constructional details, e.g. cabinet
    • H04B1/086Portable receivers

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  • the present invention relates to a multifunction FM receiver which allows the person who owns it to be able to program and listen to one or more radio (s) in the FM band (88 to 108 MHz), to program from 1 to 30 telephone numbers and to compose them automatically, and to be able to calculate including in euros by means of the calculator.
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  • the present invention relates to a multifunction FM receiver which allows the person who owns it to be able to program and listen to one or more radio (s) in the FM band (88 to 108 MHz), to program from 1 to 30 telephone numbers and to compose them automatically, and to be able to calculate including in euros by means of the calculator.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide three products in one, an FM receiver, a telephone number dialer and a calculator with conversion to euro.
  • Another objective of the present invention is to provide a multifunction FM receiver, the cost of which will be low for wide distribution worldwide.
  • a multifunction FM receiver comprising a microcontroller, two automatic call keys, an LCD display, a DTMF manager, a keyboard. scanner, multi-function keyboard, buzzer, programming keyboard and power source.
  • Figure 1 is a life-size representation of the invention.
  • the multifunction FM receiver includes:
  • a stereo earphone comprising a male jack (2) and two earphones (1), the male jack (2) being inserted into the female jack (3) which is on the housing (12).
  • _ A scanner keyboard (6) which makes it possible either to scroll, on the LCD display (4), the frequencies of the FM band or to scroll through the pre-recorded telephone numbers.
  • _ A calculator unit including, a keyboard (11), a euro key (7) and a country key
  • a programming unit comprising: an FM button (13), a programming button (14) and a D MF button (15).
  • the multifunction FM receiver will be equipped with an RDS, (Radio Data system), this system allows the identification of radio transmitters by reception of '' a subcarrier multiplexed with the FM band.
  • RDS Radio Data system
  • the multifunction FM receiver will be equipped with the DAB system (Digital Audio Broadcast), this system covers the L band (example in France the frequencies are from 1452 to 1475.5 Mhz.
  • the sounds are digitized and compressed according to international standards ISO MPEG AUDIO LAYER II ⁇ II
  • the multifunction FM receiver has two sides, these can be screen printed to serve as an advertising medium.
  • the multifunction FM receiver also has a power source (16), it will be of the 3 volt round and extra flat type to minimize the thickness of the multifunction FM receiver, it will be inserted in a drawer to be able to extract and replace it.

Abstract

The invention concerns a multifunction FM receiver (28) comprising a microcontroller (19), two automatic access keys (5), a LCD screen (4) an FM receiver (20),a DTMF manager (17), a keyboard scanner (6), a multifunction keyboard (21), a buzzer (18), a programming keyboard (22) and an electric power source (16). The multifunction FM receiver enables, through a single keyboard (21), to programme radio frequency in the FM band, to programme 1 to 30 phone numbers and dial them automatically by means of the automatic access keys (5). The multifunction FM receiver is also equipped with a calculating function with euro conversion.

Description

RECEPTEUR FM MULTIFONCTIONS MULTIFUNCTIONAL FM RECEIVER
La présente invention concerne un récepteur FM multifonctions qui permet à la personne qui la possède de pouvoir programmer et écouter une ou plusieurs radio (s) dans la bande de la FM (88 à 108 Mhz) , de programmer de 1 à 30 numéros de téléphone et de les composer automatiquement, et de pouvoir calculer y compris en euro par l' intermédiaire de la calculatrice .The present invention relates to a multifunction FM receiver which allows the person who owns it to be able to program and listen to one or more radio (s) in the FM band (88 to 108 MHz), to program from 1 to 30 telephone numbers and to compose them automatically, and to be able to calculate including in euros by means of the calculator.
L' objet de la présente invention est de proposer trois produits en un seul, un récepteur FM, un composeur de numéros de téléphone et une calculatrice avec conversion en euro.The object of the present invention is to provide three products in one, an FM receiver, a telephone number dialer and a calculator with conversion to euro.
Un autre objectif de la présente invention est de proposer un récepteur FM multifonctions dont le coût sera faible pour une grande diffusion au niveau mondial .Another objective of the present invention is to provide a multifunction FM receiver, the cost of which will be low for wide distribution worldwide.
C'est encore un objectif de la présente invention de proposer un récepteur FM multifonctions dont les dimensions seront le plus réduit possible.It is also an objective of the present invention to provide a multifunction FM receiver whose dimensions will be as small as possible.
C'est encore un objectif de la présente invention de proposer un récepteur FM multifonctions dont la manipulation est accessible à tout le monde.It is also an objective of the present invention to provide a multifunction FM receiver whose manipulation is accessible to everyone.
A cet ef et l' invention concerne un récepteur FM multifonctions comportant un microcontroleu , deux touches d'appels automatiques, un afficheur LCD, un gestionnaire DTMF, un clavier scanner, un clavier multifonctions, un buzzer, un clavier de programmation et une source électrique.To this end and the invention relates to a multifunction FM receiver comprising a microcontroller, two automatic call keys, an LCD display, a DTMF manager, a keyboard. scanner, multi-function keyboard, buzzer, programming keyboard and power source.
La figure 1 est une représentation grandeur nature de l'invention.Figure 1 is a life-size representation of the invention.
Le récepteur FM multifonctions comporte :The multifunction FM receiver includes:
_ Un boîtier (12) de dimension suivante, sa longueur comprise entre 80 et 100 mm, sa largeur comprise entre 50 et 60 mm et son épaisseur comprise entre 5 et 10 mm._ A housing (12) of the following dimension, its length between 80 and 100 mm, its width between 50 and 60 mm and its thickness between 5 and 10 mm.
__ Un écouteur stéréo comprenant un jack mâle (2) et deux oreillettes (1) , le jack mâle (2) étant insère dans le jack femelle (3) qui se trouve sur le boîtier (12) .__ A stereo earphone comprising a male jack (2) and two earphones (1), the male jack (2) being inserted into the female jack (3) which is on the housing (12).
__ Un afficheur LCD (4) permet de visualiser soit la fréquence de la bande FM, soit de visualiser le numéro de téléphone à composer et soit visualiser les fonctions de la calculatrice.__ An LCD display (4) allows you to view either the frequency of the FM band, or to view the telephone number to dial and either to view the functions of the calculator.
__ Deux touches d' appels automatiques (5) qui permettent de composer automatiquement les numéros de téléphone preprogrammés .__ Two automatic call keys (5) which automatically dial the preprogrammed telephone numbers.
_ Un clavier scanner (6) qui permet soit de faire défiler, sur l'afficheur LCD (4), les fréquences de la bande FM ou de faire défiler les numéros de téléphone préenregistrés. _ Un ensemble calculateur comprenant, un clavier (11) , une touche euro (7) et une touche pays_ A scanner keyboard (6) which makes it possible either to scroll, on the LCD display (4), the frequencies of the FM band or to scroll through the pre-recorded telephone numbers. _ A calculator unit including, a keyboard (11), a euro key (7) and a country key
(8) qui permettent la conversion automatique de la monnaie de chaque pays en euro. Une touche CE/ONE (10) pour la mise en marche et une touche OFF (9) pour l'arrêt du récepteur FM multifonctions.(8) which allow the automatic conversion of each country's currency into euros. A CE / ONE button (10) for switching on and an OFF button (9) for switching off the multifunction FM receiver.
_ Un ensemble de programmation comprenant : une touche FM (13) , une touche programmation (14) et une touche D MF (15) ._ A programming unit comprising: an FM button (13), a programming button (14) and a D MF button (15).
Pour ixer les idées , on va tout d' abord se placer dans le cadre de trois applications dif érentes : igure : 1.To fix the ideas, we will first place ourselves in the framework of three different applications: igure: 1.
1ère application fonction récepteur FM .Mettre en marche le récepteur par la touche CE/ONE (10) , sélectionner la touche FM (13) ensuite taper, sur le clavier (11) , la fréquence de la radio que l'on veut écouter ; la fréquence apparaît sur l'afficheur LCD (4) et pour que la fréquence soit enregistrée, on valide par la touche de programmation (14), ensuite brancher l'écouteur.1st application FM receiver function. Switch on the receiver using the CE / ONE key (10), select the FM key (13) then type, on the keyboard (11), the frequency of the radio that you want to listen to; the frequency appears on the LCD display (4) and for the frequency to be saved, confirm with the programming button (14), then connect the earpiece.
2éme application fonction composeur de numéros de téléphone. Mettre en marche le récepteur par la touche CE/ONE (10) , sélectionner la touche MF (15) ensuite taper, sur le clavier (11) , le numéro de téléphone que l'on veut appeler ; le numéro de téléphone apparaît sur l'afficheur LCD (4) et pour que le numéro de téléphone soit enregistre on valide par la touche de programmation (14) et on tape sur une des deux touches d' appel automatique2nd phone dialer application. Switch on the receiver using the CE / ONE key (10), select the MF key (15) then type, on the keyboard (11), the telephone number you want to call; the telephone number appears on the LCD display (4) and for the telephone number to be saved on valid with the programming button (14) and press one of the two automatic call buttons
(5) pour enregistrement. Pour appeler le numéro de téléphone preprograme il faut décrocher le combine de téléphone de votre poste, poser le récepteur FM multifonctions sur le combine du côté émetteur et appuyer sur une des deux touches d' appel automatique(5) for registration. To call the preprogram telephone number, you must pick up the telephone handset from your extension, place the multifunction FM receiver on the handset on the transmitter side and press one of the two automatic call keys.
(5) , le numéro se compose automatiquement.(5), the number is dialed automatically.
3éme application fonction calculatrice. Celle ci étant tout à fait classique il est inutile de la d'écrire plus avent. L'application conversion de la monnaie en euro sera un plus pour la commercialisation de l'invention.3rd application, calculator function. This one being quite classic it is useless to write it more advent. The currency conversion application in euro will be a plus for the marketing of the invention.
Dans une version plus élaborée, par exemple destinée à la promotion des radios locales, périphériques et nationales, le récepteur FM multifonctions sera équipé d'un RDS, (Radio Data système ), ce système permet l'identification des émetteurs de radios par réception d' une sous porteuse multiplexée avec la bande FM.In a more elaborate version, for example intended for the promotion of local, peripheral and national radios, the multifunction FM receiver will be equipped with an RDS, (Radio Data system), this system allows the identification of radio transmitters by reception of '' a subcarrier multiplexed with the FM band.
Dans une autre version plus élaborée par exemple destinée à la qualité du son, le récepteur FM multifonctions sera équipé du système D.A.B, (Digital Audio Broadcast) , ce système couvre la bande L (exemple en France les fréquences sont de 1452 à 1475.5 Mhz.Les sons sont numérisés et compressés selon les normes internationales ISO MPEG AUDIO LAYER II μ IIIn another more elaborate version, for example intended for sound quality, the multifunction FM receiver will be equipped with the DAB system (Digital Audio Broadcast), this system covers the L band (example in France the frequencies are from 1452 to 1475.5 Mhz. The sounds are digitized and compressed according to international standards ISO MPEG AUDIO LAYER II μ II
Selon l' invention le récepteur FM multifonctions comporte deux faces, celles-ci pourront être sérigraphies pour servir de support publicitaire.According to the invention the multifunction FM receiver has two sides, these can be screen printed to serve as an advertising medium.
Le récepteur FM multifonctions comporte aussi une source d'énergie (16), elle sera de type 3 volts ronds et extra plate pour minimiser l'épaisseur du récepteur FM multifonctions, elle sera insérée dans un tiroir pour pouvoir l' extraire et la remplacer. The multifunction FM receiver also has a power source (16), it will be of the 3 volt round and extra flat type to minimize the thickness of the multifunction FM receiver, it will be inserted in a drawer to be able to extract and replace it.

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1.Récepteur FM multifrequences (28) comportant un microcontroleur (19) , deux touches d'appels automatiques (5), un afficheur LCD (4), un récepteur FM (20) , un gestionnaire DTMF (17) , un clavier scanner (6) , un clavier multifonctions (21) , un buzzer (18) , un clavier de programmation (22) et une source électrique (16), caractérise en ce qu'il permet, par l'intermédiaire d'un seul clavier (21), de programmer la fréquence des radios dans la bande de la FM, de programmer de là30 numéros de téléphone et de les composer automatiquement par l'intermédiaire des touches d'appels automatiques (5) . Le récepteur FM multifonctions est muni aussi de la fonction calculatrice avec conversion de toutes les monnaies en euro.1.Multifrequency FM receiver (28) comprising a microcontroller (19), two automatic call keys (5), an LCD display (4), an FM receiver (20), a DTMF manager (17), a scanner keyboard ( 6), a multifunction keyboard (21), a buzzer (18), a programming keyboard (22) and an electrical source (16), characterized in that it allows, by means of a single keyboard (21 ), to program the frequency of the radios in the FM band, to program from there 30 telephone numbers and to dial them automatically via the automatic call keys (5). The multifunction FM receiver also has a calculator function with conversion of all currencies into euros.
2.Récepteur FM multifonctions selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce qu' il est parallelepipedique, et que sa longueur est comprise entre 80 et 100 mm, sa largeur est comprise entre 50 et 60 mm et son épaisseur entre 5 et 10 mm.2. Multifunction FM receiver according to claim 1, characterized in that it is parallelepipedic, and that its length is between 80 and 100 mm, its width is between 50 and 60 mm and its thickness between 5 and 10 mm.
3.Récepteur FM multifonctions selon la revendication 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un écouteur stéréo comprenant un jack mâle3.Multifunction FM receiver according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that it comprises a stereo earphone comprising a male jack
(2) et deux oreillettes (1) , le jack mâle (2) étant inséré dans le jack femelle (3) qui se trouve sur le boîtier (12) . (2) and two earpieces (1), the male jack (2) being inserted into the female jack (3) which is located on the housing (12).
4.Récepteur FM multifonctions selon la revendication 1 à 3, caractérisé par trois fonctions , la fonction récepteur FM, la fonction composeur de numéros de téléphone et la fonction calculatrice munie de l'application conversion de la monnaie des pays en euro.4. Multifunction FM receiver according to claim 1 to 3, characterized by three functions, the FM receiver function, the telephone number dialer function and the calculator function provided with the application for converting the currency of countries into euros.
5.Récepteur FM multifonctions selon la revendication 1 à 4, caractérisé par l'équipement supplémentaire du système R.D.S. (radio Data Système )5. Multifunction FM receiver according to claim 1 to 4, characterized by the additional equipment of the R.D.S. system. (Radio Data System)
6.Récepteur FM multifonctions selon la revendication 1 à 4, caractérisé par l'équipement supplémentaire du système D.A.B. (digital Audio Broadcast )6. Multifunction FM receiver according to claim 1 to 4, characterized by the additional equipment of the D.A.B. system. (digital Audio Broadcast)
7.Récepteur FM multifonctions selon la revendication 1 à 6, caractérisé par la sérigraphie des deux faces de l'invention servant de support publicitaire. 7. Multifunction FM receiver according to claim 1 to 6, characterized by the screen printing of the two faces of the invention serving as an advertising medium.
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